GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Physical Therapist Education Duration Statistics
The average duration of education required to become a physical therapist is typically 6 to 7 years, including completing a bachelor's degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
In this post, we explore the detailed statistics surrounding the education and training required to become a physical therapist in the U.S. From the minimum education duration to the acceptance rates for PT programs, we break down the journey aspiring physical therapists must undertake to enter this rewarding profession. Let’s dive into the numbers and gain a better understanding of what it takes to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Statistic 1
"The minimal required education for a physical therapist in the U.S. is a doctorate, which typically takes 3 years to complete after earning a bachelor's degree."
Statistic 2
"The average length of DPT programs (doctor of physical therapy) is 3.3 years."
Statistic 3
"99% of the DPT education programs in the U.S. are now at the doctoral level."
Statistic 4
"Only about 60% of physical therapy school applicants get accepted each year."
Statistic 5
"Over 10,000 PT degrees were awarded in the 2019-2020 academic year."
Statistic 6
"The typical bachelor's degree for pre-PT study is 4 years and a DPT program is an additional 3 years."
Statistic 7
"Physical therapists are expected to complete continuing education courses to maintain licensure."
Statistic 8
"In 2015, 92% of students graduated from accredited PT programs on time."
Statistic 9
"On average, it takes 7 years of higher education to become a physical therapist."
Statistic 10
"About 240 DPT programs require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for admission."
Statistic 11
"On average, physical therapy students graduate with about $96,000 in student loan debt."
Statistic 12
"It typically takes 7 to 8 years to become a fully licensed physical therapist in the U.S."
Statistic 13
"In their final year of DPT programs, most students complete at least one long-term (6-9 months) clinical experience."
Jannik Lindner
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